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Diego Mendoza

EDD claim shows wrong return-to-work date - How to fix?

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment claim. The expected return to work date on my claim is incorrect. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm worried it might affect my benefits or claim status. Any advice on how to get this fixed?

Ugh, I had the same problem last month. It's so frustrating when they get these details wrong. Have you tried calling the EDD to get it corrected?

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I've been trying to call for days but can't get through. It's like hitting a brick wall every time 😫

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Classic EDD... their phone lines are always jammed. Keep trying tho, early mornings seem to work best for me.

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Yeah, it's a total nightmare. Took me like 2 weeks of constant calling to finally get someone on the line. Hang in there, OP!

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I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

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Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?

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Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but I gave it a shot out of desperation. It actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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20 bucks tho? That's kinda steep just to talk to someone...

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I get it, but for me, it was worth it. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time trying to get through on my own.

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Have you tried updating the info through your online account? Sometimes you can make changes there without having to call.

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This happened to me too! turns out it was because my employer reported the wrong date. You might wanna check with them first before dealing with the EDD hellscape 🤡

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Oh, I hadn't even thought of that. I'll definitely reach out to my employer. Thanks for the tip! 🙏

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Here's what you need to do to fix this issue: 1. Document everything. Write down the correct return-to-work date and any communications you've had about it. 2. Contact your employer first. They may have reported the wrong date, and it's easier to fix it from their end. 3. If your employer confirms they reported the correct date, then you need to contact EDD. 4. Try the online portal first. Look for any option to update your claim information. 5. If online doesn't work, you'll have to call. Be persistent and try early in the morning. 6. When you get through, explain the situation clearly and ask them to update your record. 7. Request a confirmation in writing of the change. 8. Follow up in a week if you don't see the change reflected in your account. Remember, any discrepancy in your claim can potentially affect your benefits, so it's crucial to get this sorted ASAP. Good luck!

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! This is incredibly helpful. I'll start working through these steps right away.

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This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD where nothing works and everyones confused 🎉

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ain't that the truth 😂 it's like they're playing 4D chess and we're all stuck in checkers

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Quick question - how far off is the date they have? If it's only a few days, it might not be worth the hassle of trying to change it.

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It's actually off by about a month. My actual return date is much later than what they have listed.

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Oh yikes, yeah that's definitely worth fixing then. A month could seriously impact your benefits.

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I went through this exact same issue about 6 months ago! The key thing is to act fast because the longer you wait, the more complicated it gets. I'd definitely start with what @Aisha Hussain suggested - check with your employer first. In my case, it turned out my HR department had submitted the wrong paperwork to EDD. They were able to send a corrected form directly to EDD which fixed everything within about 2 weeks. If that doesn't work, I actually had success using the "Contact EDD" form on their website rather than calling. It took longer (about 3-4 weeks for a response) but at least I didn't have to deal with the phone nightmare. Make sure to include your claim number and be very specific about what needs to be corrected. Good luck!

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